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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.50, 1,028.81 and 316.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.50, 1,028.81 and 316.09 is: 473.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.50 : 1,028.81 = 316.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.50/1,028.81 = 316.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.50x = 1,028.81 × 316.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.50x = 325,197.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,197.34/686.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.70

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